The Messenger

Discuss movies (including free films)
Post Reply
Message
Author
User avatar
prettyxcool
8 1/2
8 1/2
Posts: 9944
Joined: Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:37 pm
Old post count: 0
Preferred Cinemas: Prefer all Central London, then Islington, Notting Hill, Whiteleys, Shepherd's Bush, Westfield, Holloway, Swiss Cottage, Clapham, WIQ, Greenwich 02, Surrey Quays, Fulham.
Location: London

Re: The Messenger

#11 Post by prettyxcool » Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:24 pm

My second film of the day, just like buses, none for a while and four comes along!

Very sad, emotional and painful. A little too long, but well made to express the subject matter. Brilliantly acted, and I was captivated and touched. Only spoilt briefly, 10 minutes towards the end when the lights came on, and Beate had to go out to ask them to turn them off! 7/10 I just remembered where Samantha Morton made an impression on me - she was Agatha in Minority Report! It was good to have your company too, Beate!
Member No. 17 of the "100 free films in 2019" club. 50 seen so far
My Movie Scores click here

2018 - 100 seen (9 premieres/Press) Also 2 Opera, 1 Netfix, 15 theatres, 2 concerts, 1 ballet)
2017 - 106 seen
2016 - 116 seen
2015 - 120 seen (16 premieres, 2 Gala Screenings). Also 3 theatres/shows, 2 concerts
2014 - 132 seen (26 premieres and 7 Gala Screenings). Also 18 misc. free events/concerts
2013 - 115 Seen (12 premieres). Also 6 theatres/shows, 5 concerts
2012 - 118 seen (23 premieres). Also 12 theatres/shows.
2011 - 133 seen
2010 - 105 seen
Top
User avatar
Beate
The Modfather (& Three-Time Prediction Master!)
The Modfather (& Three-Time Prediction Master!)
Posts: 22013
Joined: Fri Jun 19, 2009 4:26 pm
Old post count: 6588
Preferred Cinemas: West India Quay, Greenwich, Surrey Quays + Central London (Vue Islington, Apollo, Odeon Covent Garden, Cine Haymarket, Leicester Sq/West End)
Location: London
Contact:
Contact Beate

Re: The Messenger

#12 Post by Beate » Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:27 pm

Yes, well, no one else was moving their butt so I got up and alerted an usher (which are notoriously hard to find on the screening floors). Strange that the lights would come on before the end but maybe they too thought this film really is too long and ought to stop now!
:popcorn: Member No. 1 of the "100 free films in 2020" club. 7 seen :popcorn:
o/ Member No. 1 of the "100 free films in 2009 - 2019" clubs. 826 seen o/
Image Member No. 1 of the "104 free previews in 2008" club. 92 seen Image
Top
User avatar
prettyxcool
8 1/2
8 1/2
Posts: 9944
Joined: Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:37 pm
Old post count: 0
Preferred Cinemas: Prefer all Central London, then Islington, Notting Hill, Whiteleys, Shepherd's Bush, Westfield, Holloway, Swiss Cottage, Clapham, WIQ, Greenwich 02, Surrey Quays, Fulham.
Location: London

Re: The Messenger

#13 Post by prettyxcool » Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:28 pm

yeah, it felt like the right time to stop! But it was at a crucial point, so not a very good idea! :P
Member No. 17 of the "100 free films in 2019" club. 50 seen so far
My Movie Scores click here

2018 - 100 seen (9 premieres/Press) Also 2 Opera, 1 Netfix, 15 theatres, 2 concerts, 1 ballet)
2017 - 106 seen
2016 - 116 seen
2015 - 120 seen (16 premieres, 2 Gala Screenings). Also 3 theatres/shows, 2 concerts
2014 - 132 seen (26 premieres and 7 Gala Screenings). Also 18 misc. free events/concerts
2013 - 115 Seen (12 premieres). Also 6 theatres/shows, 5 concerts
2012 - 118 seen (23 premieres). Also 12 theatres/shows.
2011 - 133 seen
2010 - 105 seen
Top
User avatar
raj101
8 1/2
8 1/2
Posts: 6508
Joined: Mon Mar 01, 2010 12:08 am
Old post count: 0
Preferred Cinemas: kingston, wimbledon, wandsworth, fulham

Re: The Messenger

#14 Post by raj101 » Tue Jun 14, 2011 11:23 pm

hang on a minnie... that was Jena Malone, not Sam Morton.

(me a big Jena fan after Donnie Darko, sorry lol).

The two big strength of this film were the tragic scenes, and the journey of the characters delivering the messages. Its well shot in that you feel right there with the two soldiers, and well acted allround.

It felt a bit long when Woody started crying. Goodness his face has changed sooo muuch.
fav 5 films of the year - Tenet, Bill n Ted 3, Invisible Man, JoJo Rabbit, ?
Top
User avatar
Beate
The Modfather (& Three-Time Prediction Master!)
The Modfather (& Three-Time Prediction Master!)
Posts: 22013
Joined: Fri Jun 19, 2009 4:26 pm
Old post count: 6588
Preferred Cinemas: West India Quay, Greenwich, Surrey Quays + Central London (Vue Islington, Apollo, Odeon Covent Garden, Cine Haymarket, Leicester Sq/West End)
Location: London
Contact:
Contact Beate

Re: The Messenger

#15 Post by Beate » Tue Jun 14, 2011 11:26 pm

raj101 wrote:hang on a minnie... that was Jena Malone, not Sam Morton.
No it wasn't: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0790712/

Jena Malone played Kelly but she isn't who we meant.
:popcorn: Member No. 1 of the "100 free films in 2020" club. 7 seen :popcorn:
o/ Member No. 1 of the "100 free films in 2009 - 2019" clubs. 826 seen o/
Image Member No. 1 of the "104 free previews in 2008" club. 92 seen Image
Top
User avatar
raj101
8 1/2
8 1/2
Posts: 6508
Joined: Mon Mar 01, 2010 12:08 am
Old post count: 0
Preferred Cinemas: kingston, wimbledon, wandsworth, fulham

Re: The Messenger

#16 Post by raj101 » Tue Jun 14, 2011 11:32 pm

Beate wrote:
raj101 wrote:hang on a minnie... that was Jena Malone, not Sam Morton.
No it wasn't: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0790712/

Jena Malone played Kelly but she isn't who we meant.
lol specsavers here i come

ok sorry i am quite freaked out now by my mistake, I thought it was her all along. And even more freaked out that I didnt recognise Jena and that she was playing the foil to Sam.

Fortunate that I have no hat to eat.
fav 5 films of the year - Tenet, Bill n Ted 3, Invisible Man, JoJo Rabbit, ?
Top
User avatar
prettyxcool
8 1/2
8 1/2
Posts: 9944
Joined: Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:37 pm
Old post count: 0
Preferred Cinemas: Prefer all Central London, then Islington, Notting Hill, Whiteleys, Shepherd's Bush, Westfield, Holloway, Swiss Cottage, Clapham, WIQ, Greenwich 02, Surrey Quays, Fulham.
Location: London

Re: The Messenger

#17 Post by prettyxcool » Tue Jun 14, 2011 11:44 pm

:giggle:
Member No. 17 of the "100 free films in 2019" club. 50 seen so far
My Movie Scores click here

2018 - 100 seen (9 premieres/Press) Also 2 Opera, 1 Netfix, 15 theatres, 2 concerts, 1 ballet)
2017 - 106 seen
2016 - 116 seen
2015 - 120 seen (16 premieres, 2 Gala Screenings). Also 3 theatres/shows, 2 concerts
2014 - 132 seen (26 premieres and 7 Gala Screenings). Also 18 misc. free events/concerts
2013 - 115 Seen (12 premieres). Also 6 theatres/shows, 5 concerts
2012 - 118 seen (23 premieres). Also 12 theatres/shows.
2011 - 133 seen
2010 - 105 seen
Top
User avatar
butterfly
Phase IV
Phase IV
Posts: 315
Joined: Sun Jun 21, 2009 2:31 pm

Re: The Messenger

#18 Post by butterfly » Wed Jun 15, 2011 12:50 am

The lights came on slightly early in Liverpool aswell.

It's not a film you can say you enjoyed due to the subject matter. I had knots in my stomach thinking this is someone's actual job, families actually have to to go through this. Ben Foster was the stand out performance for me. 5/10
Top
Sydney_Bristow
The Sixth Sense
The Sixth Sense
Posts: 1569
Joined: Fri Jun 19, 2009 8:05 pm
Old post count: 2337
Preferred Cinemas: Central London pretty please with sugar on top
I have tickets for: jaws 21
I haven't got tickets for: bon jovi - will do your laundry for em!
I don't want tickets for: documentaries coz I get bored easi....zzzzz

Re: The Messenger

#19 Post by Sydney_Bristow » Wed Jun 15, 2011 8:45 am

Hmmm...reminds me of 'Taking Chance'. :tears: I cried several times watching that and like you my stomach was in knots throughout. Will have to catch it when it comes out....unless another code turns up!
Image

Member Number 69 of the 100 movies in 2019 Club. Lets see how we get on with this..... fingers crossed.
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Film Discussion”